- SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge is a regional bank headquartered in Tromsø, Norway with 5 regions and 76 local branches. It reported its 1st quarter results for 2011.
- The bank saw growth in Northern Norwegian trade and industry, with low unemployment of 2.8%, more money in households, and scarcity of competent labor as a challenge.
- Financially, the bank reported a profit for the period of NOK 333 million, with a return on equity of 23.3%. It is pursuing goals like a core capital ratio of 11% or higher and cost/income ratio below 50% going forward.